It’s that time of the year when we look back on how India charted new pathways in #Diplomacy and left an imprint on the global agenda.
The then Japanese Foreign Minister @konotaromp attended the summit along with the former EAM Smt. Sushma Swaraj
The 4th edition of @raisinadialogue, a flagship annual geopolitical and geostrategic conference, was organised by @orfonline and @MEAIndia
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Her State Visit further added strength and momentum to the warm #IndiaNorway relationship
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The 15th @PBDConvention at Varanasi provided a platform to engage, interact & celebrate the Overseas Indian community.
@MauritiusPM, who was the Chief Guest, lauded India's efforts in reaching out & connecting with its Diaspora.
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President @CyrilRamaphosa graced the 70th #RepublicDay celebrations as the Guest of Honour.
His visit brought focus on the multi-faceted strategic partnership between #IndiaSouthAfrica
Bilateral discussions were held for cooperation in areas of renewable energy, investment, smart cities, marine ecosystems, tourism & people-to-people contacts
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On 4 Feb, Indian Coast Guard, at the request of Maldives National Defence Force, undertook an urgent medical evacuation operation of a 4 month-old infant from Gan Island, Addu Atoll & handed him over to Medical staff in Male for treatment
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It also provided an opportunity to expand avenues of cooperation and to discuss regional and global issues of importance.
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#IndiaArgentina celebrated 70 glorious years of diplomatic relationship.
Citizens from 182 countries came to participate in @PrayagrajKumbh, providing a momentous occasion to celebrate the glorious heritage of India!
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Besides participating in a plethora of bilateral & business engagements, PM also unveiled Gandhi bust & accepted the Seoul Peace Prize conferred upon him.
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Former EAM Smt. Sushma Swaraj addressed the Inaugural Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of @OIC_OCI as the 'Guest of Honour'
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Besides meeting with political leadership, VP also engaged with Indian community and business forums.
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PM @narendramodi & PM Sheikh Hasina jointly unveiled development projects in #Bangladesh in fields of knowledge network, affordable public connectivity, water treatment & community clinics, to directly benefit people of Bangladesh
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The President held discussions with the leaders of the countries on issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed the commitment to expand economic relations
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India sent its fourth naval ship, Magar to Mozambique to assist in tackling the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.
It ferried over 250 tonnes of rice & over 500 kg of medicines to support the affected people there
VP @MVenkaiahNaidu visited Vietnam to participate in the 16th @UN Day of #Vesak, considered sacred to Buddhists.
The visit also gave impetus to the bilateral exchanges between both countries.
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@DrSJaishankar assumed charge as External Affair Minister of India; after having previously served as a diplomat and Foreign Secretary,
spanning a career of 40 years
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@DrSJaishankar visited Bhutan, his first visit abroad after assuming office as the External Affairs Minister.
The visit reflected the importance that India attaches to its close bilateral relationship with Bhutan
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PM @narendramodi visited Maldives and Sri Lanka on his first visit abroad in his second term as Prime Minister, further deepening the special relationship with our neighbours.
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PM @narendramodi attended #SCOSummit2019 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
During the visit, the bilateral relations between #IndiaKyrgyzstan were elevated to the level of ‘Strategic Partnership’
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@MOS_MEA V. Muraleedharan participated in the Democracy Day celebrations.
@VMBJP had multilateral engagements in #Abuja to discuss issues of mutual importance.
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EAM @DrSJaishankar attended the #CICA2019 summit in #Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The Central Asian leaders discussed collective strategies to deal with challenges facing the Asian continent.
PM @narendramodi attended the #G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan. Over four sessions, world leaders discussed collective strategies to address the existing and emerging challenges facing the world.
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Both leaders exchanged views on issues of mutual interest to further deepen the Strategic Partnership.
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EAM @DrSJaishankar attended the #Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting in London.
EAM underlined how India is fulfilling its commitments for working together to build upon a secure, sustainable and prosperous future.
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A July sojourn!
To continue India’s high level engagements with West African countries, #PresidentKovind visited #Benin #Gambia and #Guinea.
This was the first high level visit of a Head of State from India to all three countries.
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August began with Vice President @MVenkaiahNaidu's visit to Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia.
His visit deepened bilateral contacts & dialogues between India and the Baltic nations.
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In August PM @narendramodi visited #Bhutan, strengthening India's #NeighbourhoodFirst policy
It saw inauguration of Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Plant, Ground Earth Station of the South Asian Satellite & National Knowledge Network & launch of RuPay card in Bhutan
Building synergy!
EAM @DrSJaishankar co-chaired the 2nd meeting of the India-China High Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges in Beijing, China.
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During his visit to Hungary & Poland in August , EAM @DrSJaishankar discussed ways in which mutual cooperation could benefit and contribute to global security.
EAM also addressed the Hungarian Ambassadors’ Conference at the invitation of FM Péter Szijjártó
In the later part of August, PM undertook a hectic 3-nation visit, steeped with bilateral meetings & multiple engagements
PM was conferred with the Highest civilian honour, the ‘Order of Zayed' in the UAE & ‘The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’ in Bahrain
Building momentum!
During his visit to France in August, PM @narendramodi participated in 2019 #G7Summit as Biarritz Partner; reiterating India's commitment to tackle global challenges
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In August, @MOS_MEA V. Muraleedharan visited Peru, Dominican Republic and Argentina, as part of his 3⃣-nation visit to Latin America and Caribbean.
The respective delegations had productive engagements and held comprehensive discussions on bilateral relations
In September, EAM @DrSJaishankar attended the 4th Indian Ocean Conference in Maldives.
EAM also engaged with the political leadership of Maldives & laid the foundation stone of the new embassy building along with his Maldivian counterpart @abdulla_shahid
During his visit to African countries in September, @MOS_MEA V. Muraleedharan engaged with leaders of Togo, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire at the highest levels
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September Specials
PM @narendramodi visited #Vladivostok for the 20th India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin. He also addressed the 5th Eastern Economic Forum as Chief Guest.
The visit unfolded the vision of bringing India closer to Russian Far East.
EAM @DrSJaishankar's visits to Indonesia & Singapore in September provided a platform to address common challenges & explore shared opportunities
In Singapore, he participated in ‘The Next Phase- Business & Innovation Summit’ & 6th Joint Ministerial Commission
In September #PresidentKovind visited Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia to continue with India's collaboration across a gamut of sectors and boost bilateral relations.
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Bonding with our friends in Gulf region
In September @MOS_MEA inaugurated the 1st ever bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Erbil, Iraq.
In Kuwait, the delegations agreed to further strengthen relations across HRD, trade, investment, energy, defence, security & culture
An unprecedented visit to USA in September!
At the #HowdyModi community event in Houston, PM addressed one of the largest gathering of Indian diaspora along with @POTUS.
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Lending India’s voice to the global discourse, PM addressed the 74th #UNGA and interacted with world leaders on the margins in NYC
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Engagements galore in September
@MOS_MEA delivered India’s statement at the Ministerial Meeting of CICA & spoke on India’s innovative steps for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during the High-Level Midterm Review of SAMOA Pathway on sidelines of #74UNGA
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In October, Bangladeshi PM #SheikhHasina was on an official visit, providing an occasion to tap the immense potential to enhance bilateral trade & investment between both countries
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Eternal Inspiration!
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150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated a/c the world in October.
Bapu continues to inspire us with his ideas ranging from #climatechange to fight against terrorism, from human dignity to sustainable development
An Arctic Meeting in October.
@MOS_MEA V. Murleedharan represented India at the EU Arctic Forum at Aula Nordica, Umeå and highlighted how the Arctic and Indian Ocean are tele-connected.
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@ITECnetwork - Development partnership at heart!
India's flagship outreach and capacity building programme, the Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation #ITEC, celebrated its 55th Anniversary on 7th October.
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From #WuhanSpirit to #ChennaiConnect
2nd #IndiaChina Informal Summit between PM @narendramodi and Chinese President Xi took place in Mahabalipuram in October.
Rekindling historical ties, the summit further strengthened the bilateral ties.
Synergizing relations in modern context.
In October, HM King Willem-Alexander & HM Queen Maxima @koninklijkhuis of 🇳🇱 arrived on a State Visit, nurturing the centuries-old Indo-Dutch ties through engagements at the highest level.
VP @MVenkaiahNaidu visited our African friends - Comoros and Sierra Leone in October.
During engagements with his counterparts, VP stressed the role of regular exchanges for deepening bilateral cooperation and understanding.
In October, #PresidentKovind visited the Philippines and Japan, thus continuing India's high level of engagement with our Asian neighbours.
The President also attended the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito in Japan.
Transforming India-Saudi Strategic Partnership!
In October PM @narendramodi visited Saudi Arabia to participate in the 3rd @FIIKSA; thus boosting a relationship that goes back centuries.
The October itinerary of @MOS_MEA V. Muraleedharan included Vatican City, Republic of Zambia, UAE and Reunion Island, France.
The visits highlighted stepping up people-people connect, trade and investment for furthering bilateral ties.
Collaborative vision for the common good.
In October, VP @MVenkaiahNaidu travelled to Baku, Azerbaijan to attend the #NAMSummit2019
Speaking at the Summit, VP reaffirmed India’s commitment to the principles and objectives of #NAM
November began with German Chancellor Angela Merkel's State Visit for 5th Indo-German Inter-Governmental Consultations.
Both sides issued a Joint Statement titled 'Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Growth and a Reliable International Order'.
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In November, PM @narendramodi travelled to Bangkok where he participated in the 16th ASEAN-India Summit, 14th East Asia Summit and 3rd RCEP Summit.
The visit gave New Energy to India's Act East Diplomacy!
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Epitomizing the spirit of brotherhood and service.
550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev was celebrated across the world in November, spreading the enduring message of love, peace and brotherhood.
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EAM @DrSJaishankar's visits to Serbia, Netherlands and France in November reflected the strong bonding and shared interests between India and its European partners.
In France, EAM also attended the #ParisPeaceForum
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Bonding over #BRICS in November
PM @narendramodi attended the 11th #BRICS Summit in Brasilia #Brazil, a platform which has contributed significantly in promoting global stability and growth.
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Standing together #G20 family!
In late November, EAM @DrSJaishankar attended the #G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Aichi Nagoya, Japan.
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November ended on a high note!
President @GotabayaR of Sri Lanka arrived on his first overseas visit after assuming office, demonstrating the strength & dynamism of 🇮🇳-🇱🇰 relations.
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December began with State Visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.
PM @narendramodi & HM King Gustaf chaired the 🇮🇳-🇸🇪 High-Level Policy Dialogue on Innovation Policy, adding greater momentum to exchanges at the highest-level.
During his visit to Italy in December, EAM @DrSJaishankar had a productive meeting with FM @luigidimaio.
Both leaders shared insights on comparative politics.
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🇮🇳-🇺🇸 Deepening a global partnership.
In December, EAM @DrSJaishankar alongwith Defence Minister @rajnathsingh & their US counterparts @SecPompeo & Sec @EsperDoD participated in the 2nd Annual India-US Ministerial 2⃣ + 2⃣ dialogue in Washington DC
In December, EAM @DrSJaishankar's visit to Canada saw both sides agree to raise the quality of bilateral relationship between the two countries and also work closely in the global arena.
In December, EAM visited Iran & Oman. He participated in the #IndiaIran Joint Commission Meeting which reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation.
EAM's meetings with leaders in Oman took forward the Strategic Partnership.
Supporting multilateralism.
In Spain, @MOS_MEA led the Indian delegation to the #ASEMFMM14, which was hosted by HM King Felipe VI at the El Pardo Palace, Madrid.
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6th edition of Indian Ocean Dialogue
In December,delegates from over 30 countries assembled under the aegis of premier track 1.5 forum of Indian Ocean Rim Association & deliberated on 'Indo-Pacific: Re-imagining the Indian Ocean through an expanded geography'
Building Bridges
#DelhiDialogueXI provided a platform to the high functionaries from Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand & ASEAN Secretariat to speak on firmly placing ASEAN-India relationship in the emerging dynamic of Indo-Pacific
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EAM @DrSJaishankar, MoS @moayush & MoD Shri Naik chaired a symposium on "Scope of Science of Ayurveda in Global Health" in December
Attended by Resident Missions, it aimed to create awareness on potential & efficacy of #Ayurveda
Wrapping up December with the visit of a friend!
During the visit of Portuguese PM @antoniocostapm, discussions were held on framing a broader roadmap for strengthening relations in areas such as defence, science & technology, trade.
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